Which outcome occurs when intense near-surface winds interact with alluvial plains?

💡 Explanation

Desert pavement forms because wind deflation winnows away fine sediments, leaving behind larger rocks. The 'desert pavement' is formed therefore, rather than chemical weathering or karst topography because deflation primarily impacts loosely consolidated sediment.

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